Quadriplegic paraplegic what's the difference?

[Hawk]

So after 44 years of being labeled a quadriplegic because I have absolutely no use of my hands I went to a new Doctor Who swears up and down that I am a paraplegic because I have use of my arms is there anywhere that shows a true definition between a paraplegic and a quadriplegic??

I have read this but of course it's from Dr Google Can some quadriplegics move their arms?

Sometimes people with quadriplegia can move their arms, but have no control over their hand movements. They cannot grasp things or make other motions which would allow them a little independence. New treatment options have been able to help some of these patients regain hand function.

[stephen212]

FULL use of your upper extremities = paraplegic.

Partial/incomplete use of your upper and lower extremities might technically be referred to as quadraparesis (spared function) but colloquially as quadraplegia.

T1/T2 is the approximate motor and sensory dividing threshold between "quadraplegia" and "paraplegia."

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[baldfatdad]

look up the para Olympic rating. theirs says ANY problem with the upper limbs makes you a Quad. the sci nurse probably know the full newest rating systems

[Hawk]

Thanks I'm looking for a official document from some clinical article, as this doctor is only going to take it from some qualified publication plus if I cannot convince him I lose my full homestead exemption as a quadriplegic. Because paraplegics are not eligible for a full exemption of real estate tax in Florida.

[stephen212]

This doctor doesn't know what he's talking about. Like did he actually graduate from medical school?!* Frightening but not uncommon.

Have you had an MRI or CT scan that shows your lesion level? Typically, the radiologist's report will summarize their findings and include a mention that the findings are consistent with quadraplegia, paraplegia, etc.

*Q: What do you call the person who graduates at the bottom of their medical school class?
A: Doctor

[Hawk]

He would just say something like the radiologists has not "see me move". Good idea though if anything else comes up I'll throw this at him, it's a copy of the MRI that I had. But in this town it's so damn hard to find a primary care physician there is 6 to 10-month waiting list and because I'm on valium I have to go see this guy every two months just to get refills because of the opioid crisis around here so until I absolutely need something else from him that states I am a quadriplegic I think I'll leave it.
hanks again that was a good idea!

Narrative


MRI OF THE CERVICAL SPINE WITH AND WITHOUT GADOLINIUM,9/19/2019 19:38:

Indication: This is a 62-year-old man with quadriplegia and neck pain; rule out diskitis

Comparison: 1/23/2006

Technique: Sagittal T1-, T2-weighted, as well as inversion-recovery weighted images were obtained. In addition, axial gradient echo images were obtained through the intervertebral disk spaces. Following the administration of intravenous gadolinium-DTPA, sagittal and axial T1-weighted images were obtained.

Findings: There are postoperative changes from anterior fusion at C4-5. A plate-and-screw device is in place at this level. There is an older fusion or block vertebrae at the C5-6 level. The alignment is satisfactory. No compression fracture is identified. There is no evidence of diskitis. No abnormal enhancement is identified with gadolinium-DTPA.
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[stephen212]

If you can get an appointment with a neurologist or physiatrist they should be able to do an assessment and classify your injury accurately.

[StephenD.]

Ask and ye shall receive. https://ubccriticalcaremedicine.ca/a...Dec-15-11).pdf

[Hawk]

Well by reading that it looks like I am a para? because I have the use of one arm.

[pfcs49]

Well by reading that it looks like I am a para? because I have the use of one arm.

But how are your fingers? IMO any deficit in that area indicates quadrapeligia

[Hawk]

But how are your fingers? IMO any deficit in that area indicates quadrapeligia

contracted and unusable

[pfcs49]

contracted and unusable

I'm just an old Volkswagen mechanic, but I say quad.
PS: I also think you should ditch your doctor despite the shortage of qualified help; without a doc who's qualified in so many ways, you're not in a good place when shit happens.

[vjls]

Thanks I'm looking for a official document from some clinical article, as this doctor is only going to take it from some qualified publication plus if I cannot convince him I lose my full homestead exemption as a quadriplegic. Because paraplegics are not eligible for a full exemption of real estate tax in Florida.

that happen to me to here in my county . shee said i was a para and i am c6c7 she state i would have to take a mri or something as i had use of my hand and arms . i started laughning and told i guess she missed that class.

i went to another dr any of ur other drs can i had also did you go to shephardin atl get them to


fyi i live below tally,fl

[timbucktwo]

Why do they use quadriplegic as only qualifying for this exemption and not a paraplegic? They don't go by income ?

[Hawk]

Why do they use quadriplegic as only qualifying for this exemption and not a paraplegic? They don't go by income ?

That was my dilemma, if you are not a quad you must must meet income guidelines. which is $34,292 A Florida resident who has been certified by two Florida licensed physicians, as being quadriplegic, paraplegic, hemiplegic, legally blind or who uses a wheelchair for mobility can qualify to have his/her homesteaded residence exempted from all ad valorem taxes. [QUOTE]With the exception of a homeowner who has been certified as being a quadriplegic, all applicants for the Civilian Total and Permanent Disability Exemption, must meet income guidelines.

[vjls]

fyi it saved me 3200.00 a year thats a lot